....hmmm....I wonder what members on a GT500 forum are going to respond with here...overwhelmingly? jk
I think they are both great and capable, but the GT500 is a GT500, a 5.0 will always be a 5.0 no matter what you throw on it aftermarket wise, if that makes a difference to you, go with the GT500 (so a little more prestige). Also, a 2010-2014 GT500 looks quite a bit different and has some notable mechanical differences (ie. engine / suspension / etc.) than a 2020 5.0, go with your preference there as well. Good luck!
P.S. I'd be interested in asking this question over on a 5.0 forum, see if they'd prefer a GT500 stock or their modified 5.0, that would be interesting
No real $ cap, just trying to understand some perspectives on the 40k-50K up-spend on a 2020 GT500 versus the other options. Good point on the pre-owned GT350 with upgrades.
If the choice between a GT and a GT500, I would take the GT500 no questions about it. Honestly I even picked an 07 GT500 before even considering a later model S197 or S550.
Yes the S550 is a great comfortable car and does alot of great things, but they are a dime a dozen!
If this car were a daily, Id grab the GT and enjoy it. If you want a toy and something that will hold value and be different get the GT500.
GT350's are a great option as well, but i dont trust the engines. I have personal friends that have had nothing but headaches with the bottom ends on theirs not to mention all the people on Youtube as well. Ford really shit the bed with those things. Hence why they are so affordable now.
My opinion is there is no wrong answer to this. I own a ‘13 GT and absolutely love it. Choose what works for you. Make it your car with the mods. The guys on this fort are great! They haven’t banned me for not owning a GT500...yet lol. Good luck and have fun with it.
Went to the discount tire today to dismount some tires. In conversation they asked from which car. I told them I had a Shelby. Guys turn to a tech. Hey this guy has a Shelby!! Secondly he goes across the shop to show me a guy that has a 03 Cobra. So he asks when are going to bring in your Shelby so we can see it?? Now ask yourself OP would you get that same reaction on that GT??
My first thought was that I would go with the GT. I know going in that it would NEVER have the panache that my Shelby has. No GT ever will.
With that being said, if the 2020 GT has the digital dash AND has approximately the same RWHP, it would be a very very hard choice. The same RWHP with a warranty, that would be an easy choice.
I’d love to have that tech in my car. And I’m not going to pay the ADM premium on a new 2020 GT500...
My first thought was that I would go with the GT. I know going in that it would NEVER have the panache that my Shelby has. No GT ever will.
With that being said, if the 2020 GT has the digital dash AND has approximately the same RWHP, it would be a very very hard choice. The same RWHP with a warranty, that would be an easy choice.
I’d love to have that tech in my car. And I’m not going to pay the ADM premium on a new 2020 GT500...
Including the 2013-14 GT500 makes this an easy decision.
I'd take the SHELBY as the 13-14 Snake it really the Ultimate S197 with big power, some Track Apps and as refined as the S197 got, has a very rare UNICORN Engine and the exclusivity of SHELBY.
2020 S550s are very, very, nice, capable cars, especially the PP2 Cars, but they are EVERYWHERE, tough to stand out with one.
Hey guys,
Cobra4me said "So he asks when are going to bring in your Shelby so we can see it"? This is what I was referring to. It was a like "well what did you say"? question that didn't get answered.
I think the guys have covered it pretty well here. My mind goes to is a daily driver or a weekend toy, preference for auto vs. rowing the gears, IRS vs. SRA, and one of a million vs. one of a few. Let us know where you land on your decision. Good luck!
I was thinking about trading my 2012 GT500 on a new 2020 GT but at this time I think I’ll hang onto my current vehicle, which is mostly stock and do some performance modifications.
Depending on how stock it is, your car will turn into a completely different animal. If you want an absolute beast, do a blower swap. Expensive but what a difference!!
I own a 2012 GT500 I recently purchased from the original owner who needed a hip replacement. I would have gone for the 2020 GT ! After driving a Shelby GT350 and a GT both felt under powered ! I’m completely happy with the purchase I made. Give the 2011-14 GT500 a test drive before spending all that money $$$$.
We really contemplated the 2020 viruses our 2013 before adding the accessories that required major alterations to the car, ie: 6 pt. roll bar, etc.
The fact that the new GT500 isn't available in a convertible tipped the scales for us.
Started drilling holes in the body of the 2013.